Four Ports Including Paradip Granted 'Mega Port' Status

On September 25, 2026, the Central Government notified four ports, including Paradip, as 'Mega Ports' under Section 73 of the Indian Ports Act, 2025.

Key Facts

Four Mega Ports: Paradip, Deendayal-Kandla, Jawaharlal Nehru-Nhava Sheva, and Mundra were notified as 'Mega Ports'.
Legal Basis: Under Section 73, the Center can notify Major and other ports meeting specified criteria as 'Mega Ports'.
Paradip's Achievement: Located in Odisha, Paradip is the only 'Mega Port' on India's eastern coast among the four notified ports.
Cargo Record: Paradip handled a record 156.45 MMT of cargo in FY 2025-26, reflecting a 4.02% increase over the previous financial year.
Special Status: Even after becoming a 'Mega Port', the respective port's legal status as 'Major' or 'Port other than Major' remains intact.